Yes, we welcome all international athletes to compete with the WNBF UK.
International athletes should purchase a WNBF membership from your respective affiliate country and then purchase class entry for our events.
Eg - If you are a German athlete, you should purchase a WNBF membership in Germany prior to competing in the UK and then all you need to do is purchase entry for our events.
If there is no WNBF affiliate in your country - you should purchase a WNBF UK membership through
No, all points in Round 1,2 and 3 (symmetry, muscularity and free posing rounds) contribute to the bodybuilding score. The Mr Golden Era round is judged separately and should be considered a separate competition to the bodybuilding rounds.
Click on each of the criteria pages breakdown and view the document. Click here for the competitor criteria page.
Click on each of the criteria pages breakdown and view the document. Click here for the competitor criteria page.
14 days prior to our events to allow time for programming, music sending and service booking.
All fees are non refundable.
We prefer all heels to have a minimal platform and prefer shoes to be flush with the floor. We recommend the CHIC-08 Fabulicious Glamour range (or similar). See examples here.
Yes, WNBF UK's official hair and makeup team is Get Flawless Stylists who will be available at all of our events to do your hair and makeup. Please click here to book.
Yes WNBF UK official tanners are Black magic who will be available at all of our events for spray tanning. Please click here to book.
It’s best to check the prohibited substances list first, however if your medication is on the list, you’ll need a note from your doctor stating that the medication is for a genuine medical condition. We’ll then discuss the possibility of a TUE with our sports medicine expert at the WNBF.
A polygraph test is used as an additional method to ensure natural status beyond drug testing. A polygraph test is in lay terms a lie detector test. The test will be carried out by a qualified polygraph examiner who will ask you a series of questions about your status as a natural bodybuilder. A test will usually last anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes
At a competition if you are asked to submit to a drug test this will usually take place via urinalysis. In this case you must make your whereabouts known to the drug control officer (DCO) until you are ready to provide a sample. The DCO will accompany you to the toilet to ensure there is no tampering with a urine sample, the sample will be deposited into the designated receptacle, prior to being decanted into the specimen tube by yourself. Only you will handle your sample throughout. Thereafter you will complete the accompanying paperwork which goes with your sample.
A changing space will be provided for you to get ready for competition. The backstage staff will let you know when it’s time for your class to go on stage. A programme/running order will be available on the day so you can estimate how much time you have to prepare. It’s your responsibility to ensure you are pumped up and glazed prior to going on stage.
Yes, your status as a novice lasts for the duration of the season. You’ll no longer be able to compete as a novice in your next season though.
No, first timers divisions are reserved for athletes who have never competed, e.g. stepped on stage.
Yes, you could compete in any of the aforementioned classes and divisions at a qualifier, so long as you meet the criteria for being a novice. You can only compete in one class though and crossovers are not permitted at a UK finals. In that case you would need to choose to either compete as a bodybuilder or men’s physique competitor if you made it to the finals.
No unfortunately, you’ve missed out on your chance to compete as a junior this year, the class is for under 23’s only.
Yes, you can compete as a teen.
